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UChicago Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5758 S Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL (2026)

03/01/2026

Our faculty & residents represented UChicago OB/GYN at the CREOG–APGO 2026 Annual Meeting in Seattle, sharing ideas, leading sessions & contributing to the national conversation on resident education.

Highlights:
- Drs. Sandhya Chandrasekaran, Recia Frenn & Andy Fisher led a Discussion Den, “Resident Education on Labor and Delivery: Going Beyond Situational Learning.”
- Drs. Julie Chor, Shivika Trivedi & Eryn Wanyonyi led a Discussion Den, “Yes, and…I’m Pregnant: Developing an Improv-based Options Counseling Curriculum.”
- Dr. Insiyyah Patanwala graduated from Residency Program Director School, an important milestone in educational leadership.
- Dr. Julia Simon continued her work in the APGO Scholars Program.
- Dr. Jana Richards was recognized for her work on the CREOG Inclusive Excellence Program Advisory Committee & this program led a workshop on “Disagreeing Productively.”
- Dr. Sangeeta Senapati served as an abstract judge, contributing to the rigor of the meeting’s scholarship.
- Shanaya Walton & Gabriel Frieson participated in APMOG development sessions.
- Dr. Sarah Wagner served as APGO Program Chair for the meeting & facilitated a breakout session launching the first in a series of VCE development sessions. This work begins the formal APGO-supported VCE Task Force efforts aimed at building toward a national VCE organization, an exciting step forward for our educational community.

We were also proud to see multiple posters presented:
- Drs. Sandhya Chandrasekaran & Shivika Trivedi: “Turning the Page: Fostering Critical Appraisal in OBGYN Resident Journal Club.”
- Dr. Kaela Bynoe: “Randomized Controlled Trial: A Self-guided Intervention for Teaching Surgical Knot-Tying.”
- Drs. Hannah Ryles, Sangeeta Senapati, Richard Cockrum & Rich Silver: “Surgical Trainee Time Out Protocol (STTOP): A Mixed Methods Study on Pre-operative Goal Setting.”
- Drs. Stephanie Asdell, Ayesha Kar & Sanaa Nakad-Borrego: “The Hidden Strain: Prevalence of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMDs) and Need for Ergonomics Training in OBGYN Residency.”

Congrats to everyone who presented, led and contributed!

03/01/2026

Our faculty and residents represented UChicago OB/GYN at the CREOG–APGO 2026 Annual Meeting in Seattle, sharing ideas, leading sessions and contributing to the national conversation on resident education.

Highlights:
- Drs. Sandhya Chandrasekaran, Recia Frenn and Andy Fisher led a Discussion Den entitled “Resident Education on Labor and Delivery: Going Beyond Situational Learning,” showcasing their innovative L&D curriculum.
- Drs. Julie Chor, Shivika Trivedi and Eryn Wanyonyi facilitated a Discussion Den, “Yes, and…I’m Pregnant: Developing an Improv-based Options Counseling Curriculum,” sparking thoughtful engagement.
- Dr. Insiyyah Patanwala graduated from Residency Program Director School, an important milestone in educational leadership.
- Dr. Julia Simon continued her work in the APGO Scholars Program.
- Dr. Jana Richards was recognized for her work on the CREOG Inclusive Excellence Program Advisory Committee and this program led a workshop on “Disagreeing Productively,” a timely and well-received session.
- Dr. Sangeeta Senapati served as an abstract judge, contributing to the rigor of the meeting’s scholarship.
- Shanaya Walton and Gabriel Frieson participated in APMOG development sessions.
- Dr. Sarah Wagner served as APGO Program Chair for the meeting and facilitated a breakout session launching the first in a series of VCE development sessions. This work begins the formal APGO-supported VCE Task Force efforts aimed at building toward a national VCE organization, an exciting step forward for our educational community.

We were also proud to see multiple posters presented:
- Drs. Sandhya Chandrasekaran and Shivika Trivedi: “Turning the Page: Fostering Critical Appraisal in OBGYN Resident Journal Club.”
- Dr. Kaela Bynoe: “Randomized Controlled Trial: A Self-guided Intervention for Teaching Surgical Knot-Tying.”
- Drs. Hannah Ryles, Sangeeta Senapati, Richard Cockrum and Rich Silver: “Surgical Trainee Time Out Protocol (STTOP): A Mixed Methods Study on Pre-operative Goal Setting.”
- Drs. Stephanie Asdell, Ayesha Kar and Sanaa Nakad-Borrego: “The Hidden Strain: Prevalence of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMDs) and Need for Ergonomics Training in OBGYN Residency.”

Congratulations to everyone who presented, led and contributed!

02/28/2026

We are proud to share a new publication from our faculty in collaboration with the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network: “Content Validity of a Patient-Reported Measure of Postoperative Recovery,” published in American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS).

Led by Dr. Margaret Mueller as part of a federally funded, national multicenter trial, this study advances our understanding of recovery in women undergoing pelvic floor surgery.

Despite growing emphasis on faster recovery after minimally invasive surgery, urogynecology has lacked a simple, validated way to measure how patients perceive their postoperative recovery. Through cognitive interviews with 63 women following surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and/or stress urinary incontinence, the team confirmed patient understanding of a single, pragmatic question:

“𝘛𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘺?”

Findings support this patient-centered measure as a meaningful and practical tool for future urogynecologic clinical trials.

Congratulations to Drs. Margaret Mueller, James Griffith, Kimberly Kenton and their coauthors on this important contribution to patient-centered outcomes research.

Read: https://loom.ly/J_IuobI

02/27/2026

Congratulations to OB/GYN resident Dr. Alesha Kotian, one of just eight residents selected to receive The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award for 2026. Chosen by the third-year class at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, this award recognizes her impact as a teacher and role model for future physicians.

We’re grateful for her leadership, mentorship and dedication to teaching. 👏 Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor!

02/27/2026

Residency and fellowship are essential parts of graduate medical education, built on hands-on training, long hours and real responsibility. Thank a Resident & Fellow Day, launched by the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2018, recognizes the impact residents and fellows make every day.

The UChicago Medicine OB/GYN Department is fortunate to have 31 exceptional residents and 14 outstanding fellows whose contributions touch every part of our department. We are so grateful for all of their hard work and dedication!

02/26/2026

New research from the Al-Hendy Lab, published in Endocrine Reviews, highlights emerging evidence that vitamin D sufficiency may reduce uterine fibroid risk and could offer a promising nonhormonal approach to help stabilize fibroid growth and symptoms. Larger randomized trials are still needed to confirm benefit and define optimal dosing.

Read more: https://loom.ly/nYgxbXI

02/20/2026

UChicago Medicine OB/GYN had an outstanding presence at the 2026 Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, with faculty, fellows, residents and medical students contributing across poster sessions and expert forums.

Our team presented research addressing:
- Health outcomes and management strategies for second-trimester induction of labor
- Social determinants of health and vaccine uptake during pregnancy
- Neurological and urological health associated with in utero myelomeningocele repair

These projects reflect our department’s commitment to generating evidence to improve reproductive health services.

In addition to research presentations, UChicago faculty contributed thought leadership in expert forums:
- Dr. Bridget Huysman spoke on building community partnerships to improve abortion care later in pregnancy
- Dr. Andrew Rausch discussed the utility of first-trimester ultrasound in detecting congenital anomalies and placental abnormalities
- Dr. Neha Bhardwaj discussed leveraging MFM and CFP leadership to drive safer, patient-centered institutional practices
- Dr. Ashish Premkumar spoke about holistic options following a 24-week diagnosis of a severe fetal anomaly

We are proud of the breadth of scholarship and leadership demonstrated by our team at SMFM 2026. From advancing fetal therapy outcomes to strengthening abortion care and maternal health equity, UChicago Medicine continues to contribute meaningful research and national dialogue in maternal-fetal medicine.

02/18/2026

UChicago Medicine and The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation will be opening the UChicago Medicine Ralph Lauren Center in Hyde Park and Harvey to expand cancer prevention, screening and care for the city's South Side and Southland communities. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/news/uchicago-medicine-ralph-lauren-center?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=forefront-social&utm_term=sitelink&utm_content=forefront

02/18/2026

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is expanding access to advanced women's health services, bringing top-tier expertise and compassionate care closer to home. From routine gynecologic care to high-risk pregnancy support, minimally invasive surgery, and specialized oncology services, our offerings provide seamless care through every stage of life. Link in comments for more information.

02/18/2026

By investing in care and expanding access, we’re removing barriers to high-risk pregnancy care for women and families in our community. Our maternal–fetal medicine (MFM) experts provide compassionate, specialized support for you and your baby — closer to home.

Learn more or schedule an appointment at UChicagoMedicine.org/MFM or call 773-702-6118.

02/18/2026

New clinic brings advanced OB/GYN services to the Southland, helping address longstanding gaps in complex maternal and women’s healthcare

02/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Andrew Rausch on his appointment as Director of Ultrasound for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UChicago Medicine.

Over the past year, Dr. Rausch has helped advance our ultrasound unit through the introduction of first-trimester anatomy scans and targeted neurosonography, strengthening early diagnostic capabilities.

In this role, he will oversee ultrasound in Hyde Park and across our offsite clinics, support expansion to our newest clinic at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and continue advancing innovation and quality across the department’s ultrasound program.

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